David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister for that response. How soon does the Minister envisage the Naval Service and his Department taking over a part of the island for berthing purposes? Will he agree it is essential that expanded berthing facilities be made available because there is not enough room for the naval ships, which is causing a difficulty; that the solution lies there and that it would not take much to expand now? Has he had discussions with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on this matter? Would he exploit this position?

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